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Ms. Belany from Richmond, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Great Start to a Great Year

Help me give my students materials like highlighters, masks, drawing paper, and community read-aloud books to start our school year off right.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Belany's classroom raised $491

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

My students are energetic and civically engaged sixth graders. Ethnically our school is about 55% Latino, 20% African-American, 10% Asian, and 5% White. About 50% of my students are English Language Learners of varying abilities, and the rest are native English speakers. They attend a Title I, inner-city school in a community-oriented neighborhood. My students and their families enjoy participating in school-sponsored events including craft night and our student-run multicultural fair.

My students desire to be challenged academically and to grow as critical thinkers.

In spite of the economic disparities and other difficulties my students face, I believe that they can all achieve greatness.

My Project

My students are eager to return to the physical classroom. They will have daily social-emotional learning time that will include picture book read-alouds such as, "Fry Bread". Upper-grade students still love having stories read aloud, and the pictures and content help all students regardless of English language ability participate in discussion. Art is an important part of my classroom instruction, and construction and drawing papers are used frequently in my classroom for math and arts integrated lessons. One of the first art lessons students complete is a study of lines, which helps them make connections to lines in math and patterns in science later in the school year. Bed risers will provide an alternative standing work space for students that focus better while standing or need space to move. Having basic hygiene materials available such as maxi-pads, deodorant, and masks will help keep students comfortable and safe as they learn about basic human development.

A strong start will lay the foundation for student success and achievement during the school year.

My classroom is a welcoming place for students. With the right materials to start the year I know my students realize their goals, build healthy relationships with their classmates, and accomplish great things this school year.

Ms. Belany Highland Elementary School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Richmond, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
21316-2026 - Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Markers - Class Pack, Set of 36, Black $36.88 1 $36.88
Kids Face Mask Disposable 50 Pack, Sankelle 3-Ply Breathable Protective Face Mask for Children over 10 years old, Blue $30.28 1 $30.28
Utopia Bedding Adjustable Bed Furniture Risers - Elevation in Heights 3, 5 or 8 Inch Heavy Duty Risers for Sofa and Table - Supports up to 1,300 lbs - (8 Piece Set, Black) $29.94 1 $29.94
21315-2015 - Sharpie Ultra-Fine Point Marker - Black , Ultra-Fine Point, Pack of 5 $4.78 6 $28.68
10209-1078 - Blick Sulphite 80 lb Drawing Papers - 12" x 18", White, 500 Sheets, 80 lb $25.83 1 $25.83
23869-1060 - Elmer''s Washable School Glue Sticks - .21 oz, Class Pack of 60 $24.74 1 $24.74
Degree Men Anti-Perspirant, Invisible Stick, Cool Rush, 0.5 Oz / 14 Gr (Pack of 12) $19.96 1 $19.96
Alma and How She Got Her Name $15.99 1 $15.99
Degree Dry Protection Antiperspirant Deodorant, Shower Clean 0.5 oz (Pack of 10) $15.75 1 $15.75
What Are Your Words?: A Book About Pronouns $15.49 1 $15.49
Kleenex Ultra Soft Facial Tissues, 8 Flat Boxes, 120 Tissues per Box (960 Total Tissues) $13.99 1 $13.99
Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story $13.64 1 $13.64
11409-2006 - Blick Construction Paper - 12" x 18", Black, 50 Sheets $5.69 2 $11.38
Lysol Disinfecting Spray, Crisp Linen, 19oz. (Pack of 2), Packaging May Vary $7.18 1 $7.18
11409-2566 - Blick Construction Paper - 12" x 18", Scotch Gray, 50 Sheets $5.69 1 $5.69
11409-7096 - Blick Construction Paper - 12" x 18", Holiday Green, 50 Sheets $5.69 1 $5.69
11409-6506 - Blick Construction Paper - 12" x 18", Violet, 50 Sheets $5.69 1 $5.69
11409-5096 - Blick Construction Paper - 12" x 18", Sky Blue, 50 Sheets $5.69 1 $5.69
11409-5016 - Blick Construction Paper - 12" x 18", Ultramarine, 50 Sheets $5.69 1 $5.69
11409-3466 - Blick Construction Paper - 12" x 18", Holiday Red, 50 Sheets $5.69 1 $5.69
11409-4526 - Blick Construction Paper - 12" x 18", Burnt Orange, 50 Sheets $5.69 1 $5.69
11409-4016 - Blick Construction Paper - 12" x 18", Yellow, 50 Sheets $5.69 1 $5.69
Always Radiant Teen Pads, Regular Absorbency, Unscented, 14 Count $5.48 1 $5.48

Materials cost

$340.73

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $31.18

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$416.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.58

Total project goal

$490.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $490.55

7 Donors

-$363.88

Donations toward project cost

-$313.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.08

Matching donations from our partners

-$121.38

Match offers toward project cost

-$103.17

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.21

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.30

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